Opportunities for Linguists in Industry

The LSA welcomes the involvement of linguists working in corporate, industrial, and entrepreneurial settings. Linguists employed in these sectors bring a unique perspective which enriches the programs and activities of the LSA. A variety of options for involvement are outlined below:

LSA Annual Meeting (San Francisco, January 8-11, 2015)

• Graduate Student Panel – serve as a panelist on career options in industry.

• Organized Session Proposal – collaborate on a proposal focused on professional development issues for linguists in industry (subject to approval by the LSA Program Committee).

• Public Event on Language Science – collaborate in planning and participating in this new event targeted at engaging with the general public.

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